US troops hold drills in Estonia
U.S. army soldiers conducted annual live fire exercises in front of Estonian and NATO security forces in Estonia on Thursday.
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The Canadian PressMauritanians vote for president with the incumbent ally of the West favored to win
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) — Mauritanians went to the polls on Saturday to elect their next president, with the incumbent Mohamed Ould Ghazouani widely expected to win after positioning Mauritania as a strategic ally of the West in a region swept by coups and violence.
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‘We will not enlist:’ Ultra-Orthodox in Israel vow to defy orders to serve in the military
The protest highlighted the fault line in Israeli society between ultra-Orthodox Jews and other Israelis, many of whom believe that all Jewish citizens should serve in the military, especially during wartime.
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Scuffles in Jerusalem as ultra-Orthodox men protest ruling on Israel army enlistment
Jewish ultra-Orthodox men clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem on Sunday. The protesters were demonstrating a Supreme Court order for them to begin enlisting for military service. Water cannons filled with skunk-scented water, police on foot and police mounted on horses were used to disperse the crowd. (AP video Shlomo Mor)
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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters attack Israeli minister’s car amid anger at military draft ruling
Protests in Jerusalem against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli military turned violent on Sunday, with attacks on both police officers and a minister’s car.
- The Canadian Press
Ultra-Orthodox protest against order to enlist in Israeli military turns violent in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem on Sunday during a protest against a Supreme Court order for them to begin enlisting for military service.
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Sonia Sotomayor Voices ‘Fear For Our Democracy’ In Fiery Trump Immunity Dissent
The Supreme Court justice ripped her conservative colleagues after they ruled that the former president has full immunity for "official acts" he took in office.
- The Canadian Press
Mountie injured after being involved in shooting east of Edmonton: police
RCMP are investigating after an officer was involved in a shooting Saturday night in a community on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.
- HuffPost
Trump Throws Middle-Of-The-Night Fit After Nancy Pelosi Called Him Out On Live TV
The former president attacked the former House speaker as a “sick puppy.”
- The Hill
Pat Tillman’s mother ‘shocked’ by Prince Harry getting son’s award
The mother of U.S. soldier and former NFL star Pat Tillman said she was “shocked” to hear Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, would be the recipient of an annual award made in the name of her son, who was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004. Mary Tillman, the mother of the Pat Tillman,…
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A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance
NEW YORK (AP) — A sense of concern is growing inside the top ranks of the Democratic Party that leaders of Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee are not taking seriously enough the impact of the president’s troubling debate performance earlier in the week.
- Business Insider
Israel has never been impressed with its version of the $1 billion Patriot air defense system. Now it could offload up to 8 to Ukraine.
Ukraine has long coveted more of the $1 billion US-manufactured Patriot air defense systems.
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Julia Roberts seemed smitten with Chiefs’ Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift’s Dublin show
Cameras caught Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts sharing a moment with Chiefs’ Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift’s Dublin concert.
- Business Insider
Changed rules for Ukraine mean its F-16s will arrive when they can make a far bigger impact, military experts say
Ukraine's F-16s are set to arrive when it's allowed to use allied weapons to hit targets in Russia — making the jets far more effective, experts say.
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I Can't Stop Laughing At These 78 People Who Posted Something Hilariously Unfiltered Online This Month
"If you eat dark chocolate, just gone ahead and try doo-doo."
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Taylor Swift Gets Stuck on Platform After Stage Malfunction During Dublin Concert
One of the popstar's backup dancers, Jan Ravnik, came to her rescue during the Eras Tour mishap
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star reveals why Billy's name was changed
Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has revealed why his character Billy Mayhew's name was changed.
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Dua Lipa dons 'double leather' at Glastonbury with boyfriend Callum Turner
The singer and actor turned heads at the music festival. Dua's edgy ensemble and Callum's laid-back style perfectly complemented each other, making them the festival's fashion highlight - See Photos
- People
“Two and a Half Men” Star Angus T. Jones Spotted Out During Rare Public Appearance in L.A.
The former child star played the son of Jon Cryer’s character on the popular CBS series
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Canadian military makes history after appointing first woman as defence chief
On Friday night, Global News discovered that there is a new chief for the defence staff of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) – the first woman, in fact, to ever do so. Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan is the soldier in question and is a combat engineer by trade. Mercedes Stephenson reports.
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The reason why NATO and Europe found Biden’s debate performance so alarming
Joe Biden’s performance at the CNN presidential debate against Donald Trump has raised concerns with US allies - particularly within NATO and Europe.